Some Montgomery County residents to return

Montgomery County officials said some residents will be allowed to return at 4 p.m. today. Access to roads and neighborhoods will be limited to residents with identification.

According to officials, FM 1488 will be opened west to Woodland Lakes where there will be a checkpoint for residents to pass on to Ranch Crest. This is for residents who live in Ranch Crest, Woodland Lakes, Alford Estates, Magnolia West, Wisteria Farms, River Park Ranch, Ruel Road and Old Hockley Road south to Nichols Sawmill Road.

FM 1774 will be open to FM 1486.

Crown Ranch residents can return into the subdivision but must enter on FM 1486 from Jackson Road.

Residents who return should be aware that:

Electricity and water may not work

Downed power lines may be present

Residents are not encouraged to remain after dark

Roads may be subject to closure due to safety concerns from smoke

Anyone choosing to remain after dark should remain at their property

Register with Code Red.

Code Red will work with cell or home phones and can be used to alert you with any additional information.

This is an ongoing event and you may be asked to leave again should conditions change.